Winning Ways -- Hillcrest Baptist Church

Get Anchored!
by Tom Goodman
September 8, 2010

We all operate out of a set of assumptions about the way the world is. Assumptions such as:

If I do good things, then good things will happen to me.
The only person you can count on is yourself.
Life is a dressing room for eternity.
God likes me.
God hates me.

We make our decisions and respond to circumstances out of the suppositions we hold. And maybe it's time you examined the beliefs that drive you.

That's where the Anchor Course can help. It's an 8-week course designed for seekers who want to discover the Christian faith and for believers who want to develop in their faith. The study is ideal if...

you're a spiritual seeker who wants to learn more about the life and teaching of Jesus, but you don't know where to start; or

you've become curious about the Christian convictions of your friends; or

you're married to a believer, and you want to learn more about your partner's Christian faith; or

you're a parent who's wondered how to explain Christianity to your kids; or

you're a believer who wants a better grasp of the main points of your faith.

The Anchor Course is a place to build friendships around a weekly meal, and to build faith around a weekly discussion.

Want to learn more about the Course before you commit? Come to my "Get Anchored" Dinner on Wednesday, September 15, 6:30-8:00pm. You'll enjoy a good meal and learn more about the Course.

By coming to the "Get Anchored" Dinner, you're under no obligation to sign up for the full study. But if you decide to register, you'll receive a copy of my book, The Anchor Course: Exploring Christianity Together. We'll then meet eight weeks for dinner and discussion starting Wednesday, September 22, 6:30-8:00pm. Your children can join you for the meal and then go to preschool care and children's activities, which take place at the same time.

There is no cost for the "Get Anchored" Dinner, but we need your registration. Contact my assistant, Jami (345-3771 or jami@hbcaustin.org). To learn more, go to the Anchor Course website.

Spread the word about the dinner! It's easy to invite someone. Just forward this e-mail to them!

--Tom

Weblog: Check out my blog, "Get Anchored," with its Links to Your World -- interesting and informative links, posted every Tuesday.

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Get Anchored! by Tom Goodman September 8, 2010 We all operate out of a set of assumptions about the way the world is. Assumptions such as: If I do good things, then good things will happen to me. The only person you can count on is yourself. Life is a dressing room for eternity. God likes me. God hates me. We make our decisions and respond to circumstances out of the suppositions we hold. And maybe it's time you examined the beliefs that drive you. That's where the Anchor Course can help. It's an 8-week course designed for seekers who want to discover the Christian faith and for believers who want to develop in their faith. The study is ideal if... you're a spiritual seeker who wants to learn more about the life and teaching of Jesus, but you don't know where to start; or you've become curious about the Christian convictions of your friends; or you're married to a believer, and you want to learn more about your partner's Christian faith; or you're a parent who's wondered how to explain Christianity to your kids; or you're a believer who wants a better grasp of the main points of your faith. The Anchor Course is a place to build friendships around a weekly meal, and to build faith around a weekly discussion. Want to learn more about the Course before you commit? Come to my "Get Anchored" Dinner on Wednesday, September 15, 6:30-8:00pm. You'll enjoy a good meal and learn more about the Course. By coming to the "Get Anchored" Dinner, you're under no obligation to sign up for the full study. But if you decide to register, you'll receive a copy of my book, The Anchor Course: Exploring Christianity Together. We'll then meet eight weeks for dinner and discussion starting Wednesday, September 22, 6:30-8:00pm. Your children can join you for the meal and then go to preschool care and children's activities, which take place at the same time. There is no cost for the "Get Anchored" Dinner, but we need your registration. Contact my assistant, Jami (345-3771 or jami@hbcaustin.org). To learn more, go to the Anchor Course website. Spread the word about the dinner! It's easy to invite someone. Just forward this e-mail to them! --Tom Weblog: Check out my blog, "Get Anchored," with its Links to Your World -- interesting and informative links, posted every Tuesday. Do you know friends who would appreciate Winning Ways? Just forward this e-mail to them! Have you subscribed to Winning Ways? You can subscribe by clicking here and following the instructions. Your e-mail address will not be sold or given away to anyone, and you can automatically change your subscription or drop it by following the easy steps provided with each e-mail. FRESH NEWS AT HILLCREST UPDATED WEEKLY: www.hillcrestaustin.org LISTEN TO RECENT SERMONS: Click here. MANAGE YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS TO OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTERS: Click here. If you do not have access to the web, please send a note to newsmaster@hbcaustin.org to tell us of any changes you would like to make.